Definition of crabbed Crabbed

/kɹæˈbd/ - [krabd] - crab•bed

We found 11 definitions of crabbed from 6 different sources.

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What does crabbed mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

crabbed, crabbedder, crabbeddest

crabbed - annoyed and irritable
  crabby, cross, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, bad-tempered, ill-tempered
  ill-natured having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • crabbed (n.)
    Characterized by or manifesting, sourness, peevishness, or moroseness; harsh; cross; cynical; -- applied to feelings, disposition, or manners.
  • crabbed (n.)
    Characterized by harshness or roughness; unpleasant; -- applied to things; as, a crabbed taste.
  • crabbed (n.)
    Obscure; difficult; perplexing; trying; as, a crabbed author.
  • crabbed (n.)
    Cramped; irregular; as, crabbed handwriting.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • crabbed
    Annoyed and irritable.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • crabbed
    Sour, ill-tempered, difficult.

Part of speech

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  • crabbed, verb, past participle of crab (infinitive).
  • crabbed, verb, past simple of crab (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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